Tom Blundell is set to take over as fulltime test wicketkeeper. Photo / PhotosportThe Black Caps' second World Test Championship campaign begins this afternoon, and with it comes the dawn of a new era behind the stumps. After 75 tests and a record 265 dismissals, BJ Watling hung up his wicketkeeping gloves following the Black Caps' famous WTC final victory over India in June, with Tom Blundell groomed to take his place. Blackcaps Rachin Ravindra and Tom Blundell holding the World Test Championship Mace. New Zealand: Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee/Neil Wagner, Will Somerville, Ajaz Patel.

Source: Stuff November 24, 2021 23:38 UTC